Board Thread:Classic DMC/@comment-71.182.239.123-20150701235215/@comment-6769189-20150803055659

Base stats of the weapons stay base stats of weapons. Sparda is a stronger sword no matter how you look at it, it just doesn't give her a DT boost, or at least a DT boost as strong as Dante's. Even if it does make her lightning stronger, it still doesn't hit as hard, has less range, and has less versatility. These qualities make it a more favorable weapon for her.

They gave Dante his own weapon so that he can have some individuality.

Super costumes are a gameplay bonus, we all know this. Its obvious by Dantes lack of using it during cutscenes. And Vergil is much more in touch with his demonic side and he doesn't constantly use it. There are specific items that grant unlimited DT.